Clinical Laboratory Processing Technician

National Jewish Health; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Paid Time Off

Dental & Vision Plans

Retirement Savings

Wellness Incentives

Tuition Reimbursement

Child Care Assistance

Loan Forgiveness

Disability & Life Insurance

Exclusive Discounts

Job summary

National Jewish Health in Denver is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Processing Technician to support the Specimen Processing Department. You will perform data entry of test orders, presort, and ensure proper specimen handling including centrifugation and aliquoting.

You will work with phlebotomy staff to ensure timely delivery of samples, manage sample receipt, and perform QC in the LIS/LIMS system while complying with QA/QC guidelines and evolving regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; biology coursework preferred.
• Experience or familiarity with medical terminology is a plus.
• Prior lab/clinical setting experience recommended.

Responsibilities

• Data entry and QC of patient information into LIS/LIMS for sample tracking.
• Presort, receive and handle samples; coordinate with phlebotomy for timely delivery.
• Ensure proper specimen handling including centrifugation and aliquoting; follow QA/QC guidelines.

Skills

Data entry of test orders

Specimen handling

Presort and pickup/delivery of samples

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Biology or life sciences coursework preferred

Medical terminology familiarity

Tools

LIS/LIMS system

Job description

Position Summary

The Clinical Laboratory Processing Technician is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department of the Advanced Diagnostic Laboratories. Functions performed may include but are not limited to data entry of test orders, presort, pickup and delivery of specimens, proper specimen handling including centrifugation and aliquoting.

• Performs all duties according to QA/QC guidelines outlined within the Advanced Diagnostic Laboratories quality system.


• Follows the laboratory’s and NJH established policies and procedure manuals. Reviews and signs laboratory and personnel SOP on an annual basis.


• Manages receiving and handling of samples for processing in multiple laboratories.


• Works closely with the phlebotomy staff to ensure timely delivery of critical samples.


• Communicates with laboratory staff on the status of the delivery or receipt of samples.


• Identifies problems and may resolve or notify appropriate person of issues with specimen types such as missing information etc.


• Performs data entry and QC of all patient/client information into the LIS/LIMS system for sample tracking.


• Follows clinical department requirements with regard to specimen types, understands how specimen types are related to the test(s) ordered, and quantity needed for each test, prepares samples for biological processing, including specimen handling and delivery.


• Maintains understanding of compliance regulations related to test ordering which may change on a daily basis.

Essential Duties

• Performs all duties according to QA/QC guidelines outlined within the Advanced Diagnostic Laboratories quality system.


• Follows the laboratory’s and NJH established policies and procedure manuals. Reviews and signs laboratory and personnel SOP on an annual basis.


• Manages receiving and handling of samples for processing in multiple laboratories.


• Works closely with the phlebotomy staff to ensure timely delivery of critical samples.


• Communicates with laboratory staff on the status of the delivery or receipt of samples.


• Identifies problems and may resolve or notify appropriate person of issues with specimen types such as missing information etc.


• Performs data entry and QC of all patient/client information into the LIS/LIMS system for sample tracking.


• Follows clinical department requirements with regard to specimen types, understands how specimen types are related to the test(s) ordered, and quantity needed for each test, prepares samples for biological processing, including specimen handling and delivery.


• Maintains understanding of compliance regulations related to test ordering which may change on a daily basis.

Other Duties

None

Competencies

• Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.


• Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ needs.


• Drive for Results: Setting high goals for personal and group accomplishment; using measurement methods to monitor progress toward goals; tenaciously working to meet or exceed goals while deriving satisfaction from that achievement and continuous improvement.


• Informing and Communicating: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manger that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.


• Peer Relationships: Interacts with others in a constructive, positive, and respectful manner, regardless of individual differences. Assists team members or co-workers in achieving personal goals and completing assignments.


• Problem Solving: Uses issue identification, data relation and comparison, pattern recognition and information gathering to create analyses and make recommendations.

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility

None

Travel

None

Core Values

• Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.


• Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.


• Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.


• Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.


• Promotes a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit, where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution.


• Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.


• Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.


• Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. College level courses in Biology, related life sciences and/or medical terminology is preferred. Medical Assistant certification preferred.


• Work Experience: Six months of recent work experience in a laboratory and/or lab assistant training, and a medical background which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory is preferred.


• Special Training, Certification or Licensure: None

Salary Range

$19.29 - $23.79

Benefits

At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care, our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.


• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.


• Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.


• Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.


• Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.


• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.


• Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.


• Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.


• Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.


• Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan


• Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.